NBA Trade Speculation: Could Orlando Magic make a push for Kenneth Faried?

The Orlando Magic have the luxury of some options in the frontcourt, but the team lacks a rim protector, interior presence and toughness. Scanning the players that are reportedly available, or with the proper prodding could become available, acquiring a player like Kenneth Faried would quickly change that.

The Magic are about to hear the phone ringing. And Rob Hennigan’s cell phone may vibrate and convulse onto the floor if some of his conjurings come to fruition.

Without a doubt, the most interesting chip he has on the table this year could be one he prospected himself for the low price of an expiring J.J. Redick contract:  combo-forward Tobias Harris.

With that in mind, we undertook a little exercise. What would it take for the Magic to make a splash and push the chips in using Tobias Harris as a trade chip? Our answer focused on Kenneth Faried. So we break down all the components that would go into this kind of a blockbuster trade.

Would a Harris-Faried blockbuster make sense for the Magic? Here is what we came up with and our breakdown:

Editors note:  Speculation indicates it is just conjecture; it is not indicative of a rumor or source.  Just to be clear. This is more an exercise in determining value and what makes sense for the Magic.

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